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Ardern and Gayford buy $5.3m Sydney home in Dee Why

Former New Zealand PM settles in Australia's northern beaches after confirming family relocation in February.

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What to know

  • Ardern, who stepped down as New Zealand PM in January 2023, has purchased a $5.3m home in Sydney's Dee Why suburb—the highest sale price recorded there this year.
  • The family's move to Australia was confirmed publicly in February 2026, attributed to work commitments and increased time near New Zealand.
  • The purchase reflects a broader pattern of New Zealand citizens migrating to Australia due to economic pressures, though the relocation of a former prime minister draws particular attention.
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New Zealand's economy is struggling if its former PM is leaving the country.

  • “The kiwi economy must be pretty bad if even their former PM is abandoning NZ for Australia.”

    byteseu@pubeurope.com commenter · Mastodon ↗
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Dee Why is a poor choice for a $5.3m property investment.

  • “Why would you move to the slums of Dee Why with that kind of money? It a meriton shit hole that just happens to be near a beach.”

    byteseu@pubeurope.com commenter · Mastodon ↗

Jacinda Ardern Former New Zealand Prime MinisterClarke GayfordClarke Gayford Ardern's husband

Ardern and Gayford buy $5.3m Sydney home in Dee Why
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    “The family has been travelling for a few years now. For the moment they're basing themselves out of Australia – they have work there, and it brings the added bonus of more time back home in New Zealand.”
    — Ardern's office spokesperson, Official statement · source

    1. 2 outlets first by The Guardian, 1d ago · also Guardian · read ↗

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    Ardern's office confirms family living in Australia — Following media reports of the family attending open home viewings in Sydney's northern beaches, Ardern's spokesperson confirmed they were based in Australia, citing work commitments and family time in New Zealand.

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